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Ollie Blackwell Obituary

BLACKWELL, Ollie Wesley Sr. ,"Dizer", age 87, of Quinton, Va., peacefully passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Blackwell; and grandson, Benjamin Blackwell. He is survived by two sons, Ollie Blackwell Jr. and Jeff Blackwell; one daughter, Barbara Werner; and two grandchildren, Lauren Blackwell and Brian K. Lockett. Ollie was a WWII veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He will be remembered for his gentle manner, his sense of humor, and unending patience. Barbara and Jeff will be forever grateful for his unconditional love, dedication and devotion to Ollie through the years. Funeral arrangements by Nelsen Funeral Home. Friends welcome at 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be private. The family is grateful for the caring and professional services, and requests donations be made to the New Kent Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 117, Providence Forge, Va. 23140.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2007.

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Teresa Tharpe

June 15, 2007

Barbara & Ollie,
I know you will miss pop but you have each other and your friends to get thru the days. Call any time.
Pop was a great person and father who will be truley missed.
love, Teresa

P

June 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Brian, you will be okay. If you need me you know how to reach me.

Warren & Renee Collier

June 12, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about everyones loss. There are no words to express the sorrow you are feeling. May God give you and your family the strength to carry on. Our prayers are with you all.

Debbie Schneider

June 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Dizer will be missed but the love will always be there in your hearts.

Lorriane McGhee

June 12, 2007

Barbara & Ollie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Lori & Rob McGhee

Scarlett Porter

June 12, 2007

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May god bless you and your family.

The Porter Family-Jim, Scarlett & Deanna

Jan Harmon

June 12, 2007

My family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember your dad as a kind man with a great sense of humor and an unending love for his family. May God continue to be with you and give you strength to carry on in your time of grief.

Bubba Crowe

June 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time Jeff,Barbara and my dearest friend ever Ollie Jr. We all go back a long way.

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